Mercedes has just released the new C-class and it sounds like its a winner. I just built one on the Canadian Mercedes web site, a C300, and Mercedes are finally priced aggressively! A C300 would sell for roughly 5 grand less (CDN) than a comparably equipped BMW 328i ! I am stunned ... it used to be the other way around! The C350 seems to ring in at the same price as the 335i...

Mercedes has just released the new C-class and it sounds like its a winner. I just built one on the Canadian Mercedes web site, a C300, and Mercedes are finally priced aggressively! A C300 would sell for roughly 5 grand less (CDN) than a comparably equipped BMW 328i ! I am stunned ... it used to be the other way around! The C350 seems to ring in at the same price as the 335i...

The problem with your statement is that the C350 is comparable to the performance of the 328i.

Mercedes has just released the new C-class and it sounds like its a winner. I just built one on the Canadian Mercedes web site, a C300, and Mercedes are finally priced aggressively! A C300 would sell for roughly 5 grand less (CDN) than a comparably equipped BMW 328i ! I am stunned ... it used to be the other way around! The C350 seems to ring in at the same price as the 335i...

While that may be the case, I have always found MB's to be a bit too softly sprung to enjoy. That said I haven't driven a C300...

Of course, if what you seek is comfortable and stylish transportation, then it might prove to be the more frugal choice.

The problem with your statement is that the C350 is comparable to the performance of the 328i.

The "demographic" that buys that model is more concerned about the other pieces it brings to the table..comfort, technology, safety, etc. Even if it's at the performance level of a 328, that's still more available performance then most people will use in 99% of their driving.

The "demographic" that buys that model is more concerned about the other pieces it brings to the table..comfort, technology, safety, etc. Even if it's at the performance level of a 328, that's still more available performance then most people will use in 99% of their driving.

You're right, but I was just commenting on the price comparison. The C350 is more than the 328i.

Remember that the base price in the US is around $31,000. For someone looking for some great european styling and curb appeal, $31,000 isn't half bad!!! I drove it yesterday and I don't like some of the features, or lack thereof.

Remember that the base price in the US is around $31,000. For someone looking for some great european styling and curb appeal, $31,000 isn't half bad!!! I drove it yesterday and I don't like some of the features, or lack thereof.

When I optioned the C300 is was pushing 39K without leather! Yikes!

I have the pricing sheet at my house. I can post how much each of the options cost if anyone is interested.

Also the C300 comes with more standard features than a 3 series so I don't see what your talking about?

I think MB is a ripoff. The C-class is so expensive and it's not even fast or fun to drive. Actually,every goddamn model they make is way overpriced. For example, the SLK350 starts at like $48k+- by the time you're done with the options you're looking at about $60k. I'd much rather buy a Z4 M coupe/roadster for that money.

FWIW Im not biased toward MB because if I had a lot of money I'd probably buy the CLS but IMO they're just overpriced.

I think MB is a ripoff. The C-class is so expensive and it's not even fast or fun to drive. Actually,every goddamn model they make is way overpriced. For example, the SLK350 starts at like $48k+- by the time you're done with the options you're looking at about $60k. I'd much rather buy a Z4 M coupe/roadster for that money.

FWIW Im not biased toward MB because if I had a lot of money I'd probably buy the CLS but IMO they're just overpriced.

Actually, in the past you were correct about the C-class being over priced. However, now the new C-Class actually costs less than a 328i... the 328 requires a lot of add-ons (pricey ones) to come to the base spec C300... at least here in Canada. The new C is priced more aggressively than any c-class before